Whisky Tasting - Page 19

davow · 12-03-12, 09:32 PM

[quote=ZermattGT;264539]

Color: dirty blond, with a hint of rusty amber.

LOVED it, and I really didn't expect to.

reminds me of the ex wife!

ZermattGT · 12-03-12, 09:57 PM

Cheeky monkey.

mortcars · 10-07-12, 04:58 PM

anyone drink Rye Whiskey / Burbon? the gf's mum is off to the states and its the only think i can think she can bring me back.

ZermattGT · 11-07-12, 01:15 AM

Mort

Yes, some.

Rye is great for mixed drinks. Keeps the flavor with soda and what not.
So far I like RYE 1. Limited experience here.

Bourbons........Basil Hayden is my hands down recommendation for smoothness and flavor.
Eagle Rare, Elijah Craig and Jefferson Reserve are nice.

Old Rip Van Winkle 20 yr is off the hook, but pricey.

ZermattGT · 25-12-12, 03:34 PM

So, I have finally received a bottle of the Redbreast 15 yr. Pure Pot Still Irish whiskey.
This is from the 2nd Edition, as almost none of the first made it into the United States.
My buddy Jake secured a bottle for me for Christmas.

An excellent whiskey, at twice the price of the 12yr, its still a bargain at $80-85 USD

Color: Like baltic amber, with the faint tinge of green.

Nose: Pert and sweet, baking spices, molases and armagnac brandy (grapes).

Taste:Muscular and resinous, almost oily with a strong sweet warmth from dark, raw wild honey. A hint of other pudding fruits, and at the edges, just a whisper of anise and some phenolics.

A drop of spring water softens the nose, but some how dries out the palette, and throws off the balance created by the higher alcohol content.

Drink this NEAT

Merry Christmas!

moonwatcher · 26-12-12, 08:18 PM

Two bottles to compare tonight, never tried these before
Ardbeg 10 yr light
Lagavulin 16 yr rich
any comments, the Ardbeg is winning after the first tasting, but it's early yet

ZermattGT · 26-12-12, 08:56 PM

Ardbeg Blasda?

I had a wee dram of the Ardbeg Ultimate Saturday.
Originally I was not an Islay man, but as my palette becomes more seasoned, they are growing on me.

The "Corryvreckan" is my favorite from the line up. For it's subtle complexity but casual brutality.

As for Lagavulin. Meh. They have yet to make a whisky available to the US market from their line that got my attention. They seem to be better as part of a blend. ( But who am I? We like what we like.)

ZermattGT · 06-01-13, 09:52 PM

Received a bottle of this from one of my closest friends for Christmas.
MaCallan 15 yr. Triple cask matured, "Fine Oak". European Oak from Sherry, American Oak from Sherry and Bourbon.

Color: Straw, light golden
Nose: Soft oak , sweetness hinting at marshmallow, sherry like.

Taste: Dry, warming, almost astringent. Medium finish, but not quite round on the tongue.

With a drop of still water, the nose becomes buttery with a touch of maple, and the oak becomes predominant on the palate. Overall crisp and fairly clean, neat or with water.

I like this better than other younger and older MaCallan's, and prefer it with a drop of spring water.

Price point $75-80 USD

geneandbolly · 06-01-13, 11:08 PM

whisky? AWFUL stuff!!

the only good thing to come from that revolting jeckyll juice was THIS! >>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0aPt...ature=youtu.be

moonwatcher · 04-06-15, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZermattGT

Received a bottle of this from one of my closest friends for Christmas.
MaCallan 15 yr. Triple cask matured, "Fine Oak". European Oak from Sherry, American Oak from Sherry and Bourbon.

Color: Straw, light golden
Nose: Soft oak , sweetness hinting at marshmallow, sherry like.

Taste: Dry, warming, almost astringent. Medium finish, but not quite round on the tongue.

With a drop of still water, the nose becomes buttery with a touch of maple, and the oak becomes predominant on the palate. Overall crisp and fairly clean, neat or with water.

I like this better than other younger and older MaCallan's, and prefer it with a drop of spring water.

Price point $75-80 USD

Hi ZermattGT, I am coming over to the US of A in five weeks time, my wife and I are doing New York 9th July, then on to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Niagra Falls and then back to New york 20th, I may be able to get you a bottle of single malt of your choice and meet up with you, PM me if you are interested
Tony

12-03-12, 09:57 PM	#182
ZermattGT Quad Lamp Commando Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 4,299	Cheeky monkey. __________________ 1983 US Model Zermatt Silver Coupe GT

10-07-12, 04:58 PM	#183
mortcars Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 163	anyone drink Rye Whiskey / Burbon? the gf's mum is off to the states and its the only think i can think she can bring me back. __________________ '94 B4 80 2.0 Auto [gone] '91 B3 2.2 Coupe Auto [gone] '93 Audi S4 2.2 Avant Auto [gone but not forgotten] '97 VW T4 1.9td LWB '97 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro Saloon [gone] '93 80 Tdi Avant SE

11-07-12, 01:15 AM	#184
ZermattGT Quad Lamp Commando Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 4,299	Mort Yes, some. Rye is great for mixed drinks. Keeps the flavor with soda and what not. So far I like RYE 1. Limited experience here. Bourbons........Basil Hayden is my hands down recommendation for smoothness and flavor. Eagle Rare, Elijah Craig and Jefferson Reserve are nice. Old Rip Van Winkle 20 yr is off the hook, but pricey. __________________ 1983 US Model Zermatt Silver Coupe GT

25-12-12, 03:34 PM	#185
ZermattGT Quad Lamp Commando Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 4,299	So, I have finally received a bottle of the Redbreast 15 yr. Pure Pot Still Irish whiskey. This is from the 2nd Edition, as almost none of the first made it into the United States. My buddy Jake secured a bottle for me for Christmas. An excellent whiskey, at twice the price of the 12yr, its still a bargain at $80-85 USD Color: Like baltic amber, with the faint tinge of green. Nose: Pert and sweet, baking spices, molases and armagnac brandy (grapes). Taste:Muscular and resinous, almost oily with a strong sweet warmth from dark, raw wild honey. A hint of other pudding fruits, and at the edges, just a whisper of anise and some phenolics. A drop of spring water softens the nose, but some how dries out the palette, and throws off the balance created by the higher alcohol content. Drink this NEAT Merry Christmas! __________________ 1983 US Model Zermatt Silver Coupe GT

26-12-12, 08:18 PM	#186
moonwatcher 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria Posts: 2,049	Two bottles to compare tonight, never tried these before Ardbeg 10 yr light Lagavulin 16 yr rich any comments, the Ardbeg is winning after the first tasting, but it's early yet __________________ Coupe Quattro 1985

12-03-12, 09:32 PM	#181
davow Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: worcestershire Posts: 863	[quote=ZermattGT;264539] Color: dirty blond, with a hint of rusty amber. LOVED it, and I really didn't expect to. reminds me of the ex wife!

26-12-12, 08:56 PM	#187
ZermattGT Quad Lamp Commando Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 4,299	Ardbeg Blasda? I had a wee dram of the Ardbeg Ultimate Saturday. Originally I was not an Islay man, but as my palette becomes more seasoned, they are growing on me. The "Corryvreckan" is my favorite from the line up. For it's subtle complexity but casual brutality. As for Lagavulin. Meh. They have yet to make a whisky available to the US market from their line that got my attention. They seem to be better as part of a blend. ( But who am I? We like what we like.) __________________ 1983 US Model Zermatt Silver Coupe GT

06-01-13, 09:52 PM	#188
ZermattGT Quad Lamp Commando Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 4,299	Received a bottle of this from one of my closest friends for Christmas. MaCallan 15 yr. Triple cask matured, "Fine Oak". European Oak from Sherry, American Oak from Sherry and Bourbon. Color: Straw, light golden Nose: Soft oak , sweetness hinting at marshmallow, sherry like. Taste: Dry, warming, almost astringent. Medium finish, but not quite round on the tongue. With a drop of still water, the nose becomes buttery with a touch of maple, and the oak becomes predominant on the palate. Overall crisp and fairly clean, neat or with water. I like this better than other younger and older MaCallan's, and prefer it with a drop of spring water. Price point $75-80 USD __________________ 1983 US Model Zermatt Silver Coupe GT

06-01-13, 11:08 PM	#189
geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	whisky? AWFUL stuff!! the only good thing to come from that revolting jeckyll juice was THIS! >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0aPt...ature=youtu.be __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red

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